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Wednesday 22, February

5 year old girl stabbed to death in Berlin park

Found in a Pankow park on Tuesday evening, the girl later died in hospital as a result of a stab wound.

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Wednesday 22, February

On Wednesday, there were 585 new Covid-19 infections reported in Berlin. The seven-day incidence currently stands at 66.3 cases per 100,000 people.

5 year old girl stabbed to death in Berlin park

Yesterday evening, a five-year-old girl who had been missing since the afternoon was found at around 5.40pm with severe injuries in Bürgerpark Pankow, says rbb. She was flown to hospital by helicopter, but later died of her injuries. Police have confirmed that she had “at least one” stab wound – and have apprehended a 19-year-old suspect.

Many details are still unknown. The suspect and the victim are believed to have some relationship to each other, but exact what that it has not yet been revealed. A homicide squad have taken over the investigation and will begin to question witnesses. The spot where the girl was found has already become a place of commemoration, as locals have brought candles and flowers in tribute.